"spark arrestor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spark arrestors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} spark arrestor (plural spark arrestors)
  1. Any device that prevents the emission of flammable debris from combustion sources. Wikipedia link: spark arrestor Synonyms: sparker, spark arrester Translations (Translations): apagachispas [masculine] (Spanish), matachispas [masculine] (Spanish)
    Sense id: en-spark_arrestor-en-noun-t80bk2VG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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